
A square yellow sponge named SpongeBob SquarePants lives in a pineapple with his pet snail, Gary, in the city of Bikini Bottom on the floor of the Pacific Ocean. He works as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab. During his time off, SpongeBob has a knack for attracting trouble with his starfish best friend, Patrick. Arrogant octopus Squidward Tentacles, SpongeBob's neighbor, dislikes SpongeBob because of his childlike behavior.

When Man Ray rents Squidward's house for the weekend, SpongeBob and Patrick must stop his evil vacation; Mr. Krabs takes a vacation and makes Larry the Lobster the temporary manager of the Krusty Krab.

Mr. Krabs convinces SpongeBob and Patrick to join him on a treasure hunt; SpongeBob gets on the wrong bus.

Mr. Krabs decides to start selling hot dogs; SpongeBob and Patrick discover a lost ship.

After the Science Scouts begin selling biscuits to fund a trip to Mars, Mr. Krabs enters the ring and turns it into a competition; a new driving school opens in town.